Corylus avellana Red Majestic, 3.5L
£20.00
notes
A striking deciduous shrub or small tree with contorted branches and rich purple foliage, Corylus avellana Red Majestic offers year-round interest and architectural appeal.
Dimensions
- 3.5L pot
- Eventual height and spread: H: 300–400cm (10–13ft), W: 300–400cm (10–13ft)
Features
notes
A striking deciduous shrub or small tree with contorted branches and rich purple foliage, Corylus avellana Red Majestic offers year-round interest and architectural appeal.
Insights
'Red Majestic' is a cultivar of the common hazel (Corylus avellana), distinguished by its twisted stems and deep burgundy leaves. It has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating its excellence for garden use.
Details
- Flowers: February–March
- Hardy
Planting
- Soil: Moist but well-drained; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, or sand
- Aspect: East, south, or west-facing
- Sun levels: Full sun to partial shade
Care
Prune dead, diseased, or damaged wood in March. Apply a 5–7cm (2–3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base. Remove any suckers that appear, pulling them away from the base.
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